" Having knowledge of mathematics, science or business does not necessarily render a person as wise."
I found it interesting ... not the content per se, of which perhaps I am not clear, but the expression. Does it read : ' Mere ' knowledge of mathematics, science or business does not render a person as wise. With the word " necessarily " becoming redundant, I would tend to agree with the statement. As originally expressed, I am not certain what it means ... now more, now less. " In that sense I don't think that education has to play a part in attaining wisdom ..." This, as it is, is not agreeable to my view. On the contrary, education is the key, even if it is self - education, which is a constant in the process of acquiring wisdom. It is very difficult for me to speak of wisdom, as to what it is. It has its application on / to oneself and on / to others, in the recognition of wisdom when we see or know it. I am clueless about wherefrom, why and how, it issues. I have seen and known wisdom. The dimension I most empathise with is the one that causes one to help oneself and others, the people about and around, most critically in preempting our state of feeling ' lost,' hopeless or inadequate. Even after, wisdom leads us from despair to clarity, strength, sense of purpose, and opportunity. On Jul 11, 6:03 am, Slip Disc <[email protected]> wrote: > Yes, wisdom, the dominion of the wise, often associated with old age > and life experience. Though I've met some young that were wise, it > was mostly specific without a broad spectrum of knowledge. Perhaps > they were just more aware or in tune with certain aspects of life. > What is true wisdom? The wise old sage once said "wisdom is the > accumulation of knowledge", but then again what is knowledge and what > knowledge does one have to be perceived as having wisdom? Having > knowledge of mathematics, science or business does not necessarily > render a person as wise. In that sense I don't think that education > has to play a part in attaining wisdom and secondary to that I think > that wisdom is subject to categorization. > Each person individually gathers the necessary blocks of knowledge > that culminates into the specific wisdom he or she can offer. The > wisest of people may not have a clue as to what words of wisdom are > needed for the recovering drug addict, the alcoholic etcetera etcetera > ecetera. > I have many times been thanked for my words of wisdom and each time > thought they were just words coming from my insight into a problem, > the ability to logically sort it all out, simply viewing their world > from outside looking in. Is wisdom simply pointing out aspects that > another does not see or does not understand, the discernment of a > hidden truth within the minds of others? Remember, any idiot can be > perceived as a genius around a group of morons. > I've traveled many roads since birth, travailed many hardships, > enjoyed countless excursions into the unknown, felt much pain and > anguish mentally and physically but still the journey goes on and each > year is in no way like any preceding year, possibly the scary part, > just look at Lee and Ling. > So if wisdom comes with experience and if experiences can change, > wisdom changes and therefore can be considered an aspect of life that > is continually evolving. > And now for the real awakening about modern day wisdom. Little 10 > year old Billy Bushwacker joins a social group and answers everyone's > inquiries with answers that come from Internet search engines like > Google and web sites like Wikipedia while receiving accolades of > appreciative adoration from the unsuspecting members. > So I would recommend to all, if you want real wisdom, make sure you > get it in person! Unless of course you are getting from the Slippy > Fishy Gadfly! {;-) > > So what is your take on this wisdom venture? --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Minds-Eye?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
